Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 190.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $52,000 per year or $25.00 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #6 in Minnesota for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #199 in the nation for salary and #393 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #301 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,000 or $25.00 per hour which is 2% less than the Minnesota average salary of $53,210.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$25$25.58-2.27%
Annual Salary$52,000$53,210-2.27%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,000 or $25.00 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25$25.72-2.80%
Annual Salary$52,000$53,490-2.79%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $58,691 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $53,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Minnesota average.

  • Minnesota average salary is $53,210.
  • Minnesota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,955.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $52,000.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,691.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$52,00088.60%$58,691
Minnesota$53,21098.62%$53,955
U.S.$53,490$53,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $42,970 and $59,380 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn more than $62,790, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,610, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year19Under $37,610
15%2 – 4 years28$37,610 – $42,970
25%5 – 9 years48$42,970 – $49,310
25%10 – 14 years48$49,310 – $59,380
15%15 – 20 years28$49,310 – $62,790
10%20+ years19Above $62,790
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $52,000, Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Marriage and Family Therapists ($68,660), School Psychologists ($68,070), Health Care Social Workers ($63,950), and Social Workers ($60,460).

TitleAnnual Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists$68,660
School Psychologists$68,070
Health Care Social Workers$63,950
Social Workers$60,460
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 190.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,000 per year or $25.00 per hour in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,691 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area are Marriage and Family Therapists($68,660), School Psychologists($68,070), Health Care Social Workers($63,950).


Additional Salary Reports for Substance Abuse Counselors in Minnesota cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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